STAGE/TV/FILM

MANOA VALLEY THEATRE has scheduled auditions for the summer staging of musical, "25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" 7 p.m. May 4, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiaha'o Hall, Room 207. Auditions for a cast of five men and four women will consist of one musical theatre song (gospel/soul influenced, or full-voiced selection), some improvisation and script readings; scripts available for perusal 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the theater; information, 988-6131.

FREE "SONGSHOP" WORKSHOP, sponsored by Hawai'i Public Radio, open to any singers, especially those interested in competing in the upcoming 12th annual Art Song Festival (information: www.hawaiipublicradio.org); 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 9, HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio; information, 955-8821.

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE Musical Theatre Experience summer program — with exposure to mock auditions, stage experience, cues, lighting, sound, live music, costumes, props, scene changes and vocal and dance training — with separate morning classes for children ages 7-12, afternoon classes for ages 12-16, Mondays-Fridays, June 15-July 24 (also special intensive workshop for those with some experience, ages 7-16, Aug. 3-14). Fee; scholarships available; registration deadline, May 29; 733-0277.

MUSIC/DANCE

"Brown Bags to Stardom" is auditioning high school students and musical groups recording original songs for music videos to be aired on local television; also seeking hosts for weekly episodes; 951-6699.

ONGOING

Divino Ritmo DANCE group, which fuses ballroom and concert dancing — including flamenco, samba, mambo, jazz, tango, wing, rumba, chacha and hustle, seeks men and women, especially children, for ongoing auditions; 917-568-3173.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join rehearsals; 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays; Chaminade University; for audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

"AL WATERSON AND YOU" TALENT SEARCH, competition for singers, with prizes; 6-9 p.m. Sundays; Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace; competition rotates weekly among keiki, teens, adults and seniors. Guests also sought for special guest night, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Register: 947-5736.

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Makakilo. For location and interview: 672-8888.

HONOLULU THEATRE FOR YOUTH seeks volunteer ushers to work twice monthly at its school performances; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free tickets awarded to Saturday family performances. Call Carolyn, 839-9885.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals; 7 p.m. Mondays; Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women a cappella singers; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 891 Valkenburgh St.; 277-4439, Honolulu_Blend_Show_Chorus@hotmail.com.

KAMEHAMEHA ALUMNI GLEE CLUB seeks male choral singers to join rehearsals 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Kamehameha Schools Chapel; 382-8362.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; United Church of Christ, Judd Street; 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

NA Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women 16 and older to its rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Saint Francis School auditorium; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

WINDWARD CHORAL SOCIETY rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane'ohe Bay Drive; 254-5717.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for location: 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers to join rehearsals; 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; 262-7664.

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE seeks volunteers to help build sets for shows; all skills welcome. 733-0277, ext. 330 or 331.